{
  "id": 5538382,
  "title": "Pakistani businessman walks away with Dh15 million jackpot prize",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/pakistani-businessman-walks-away-with-dh15-million-jackpot-prize-5538382",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T10:31:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/04/pakistani-businessman-walks-away-with-dh15-million-jackpot-prize/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistani businessman Shaukat Aftab, currently traveling, was stunned to learn he had won a Dh15 million ($4 million) jackpot in the Big Ticket raffle draw from September. Confused by the call, he expressed gratitude to Big Ticket for this opportunity and encouraged others to try their luck. He plans to invest the prize wisely and help others, also intending to continue playing the draw.\n\nIndian businessman Ravindranathan Vinesh, 55, received a winning call while in Sharjah. Initially thinking it was a scam, his son confirmed the win via a live draw on YouTube. A Land Rover Defender became his prize. Vinesh, who lives in Sharjah and buys a ticket monthly, plans to persist in the pursuit of the grand cash prize. He advised others not to give up hope, as it \"will come for both you and me.\" Established in 1992, Big Ticket has been a popular monthly raffle in the UAE, transforming lives across the Emirates and beyond. An entry ticket costs Dh500 and can be purchased online or at counters at Zayed International and Al Ain airports.",
  "summary": "Shaukat Aftab was not in the UAE when he received a call that left him shocked and delighted in equal measure. The caller from the Big Ticket raffle confirmed that the Pakistani citizen had won Dh15 million ($4 million) jackpot as part of the September draw. “When I received the winning call, I was initially confused because I am currently travelling,” said Mr Aftab, 64. “I am very happy and want…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Pakistani businessman walks away with Dh15 million jackpot prize",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/pakistani-businessman-walks-away-with-dh15-million-jackpot-prize",
        "published": "2026-09-04T10:31:19.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}